Unemployed Face Loss of Benefits
More than 400,000 Californians saw their unemployment benefits expire this week, as the U.S. Senate was unable to pass an extension.
An Urban Cruise Through SoCal Ports
The terrible economy has lots of families taking summer vacations on a tighter budget than usual -- and that takes a little extra creativity. In Long Beach, there's a new reality boat trip that gives passengers more than just a glimpse of the scenic shorelines.
Book Review: 'I-Hotel' by Karen Tei Yamashita
In the 1960s and '70s the International Hotel in San Francisco's Chinatown became the focus of a bitter fight when the building was targeted for demolition. In fact the I-Hotel became a cause celebre for tenants' rights advocates fighting to protect the hotel's residents, who were mostly Filipino immigrants. Now it's the backdrop in a new novel.
Turning Points: Dr. Yahya Radwan
There's an old saying that no one returns from war without being changed in one way or another. As part of our occasional series Turning Points, we bring you the story of a pediatric dentist who discovered his passion for working with children on the battlefield in Iraq.
Peel Here: Stickers as Art
Stickers are a ubiquitous part of city living. You see them on street signs, electricity poles, and news boxes. Sometimes they're just advertising things like bands, but they're also part of a thriving underground art scene, perpetuated mostly by kids. One of the sticker art movement's biggest gatherings happens this weekend in Los Angeles.